Best 42431 Kentucky Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,649 students in 42431, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY are Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Hopkins County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 42431 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 42431, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 42431, KY Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
West Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1710 Anton Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6033
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Grapevine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Hayes Ave.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Browning Springs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
357 W Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6006
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 42431 Kentucky

42431, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
150 School Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 824-7544
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 42431, KY include Pride Elementary School, West Broadway Elementary School and Hopkins County Day Treatment.
How many public elementary schools are located in 42431?
8 public elementary schools are located in 42431.
What is the racial composition of students in 42431?
42431 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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